Elevating Health

What is the Patient Care Tech Program at Colorado Mountain Medical?

Hiring qualified medical staff in mountain communities is tougher than ever. To help stimulate our local mountain . . .

What is Infection Prevention at a hospital?

Medical facilities can never 100% eliminate the risk of infections, but they can do much to get that number as close . . .

Is Monkeypox the Next COVID-19?

Monkeypox is here in Colorado. Is Monkeypox the next pandemic, and something you should be worried about? Shannatay . . .

Caregiver Connections - What is it?

Caregiver Connections, formerly known as Eagle Valley Senior Life, was founded in 2011 by a group of caregivers and . . .

Meet Elizabeth "Liz" Corey-Pacheco, MD | Vail Health hospitalist

Elizabeth "Liz" Corey-Pacheco, MD is a hospitalist at Vail Health. In this episode, Liz speaks about her career . . .

Dr. David Ford's Passion for Robotic Surgery

David Ford, MD, is Vail Health's newest general and robotic surgeon. Dr. Ford joins Vail Health's Surgical Associates . . .

What is a Hospitalist at Vail Health? | Hospitalists FAQs

Elizabeth "Liz" Corey-Pacheco, MD is a hospitalist at Vail Health. In this episode, Liz speaks in depth about what a . . .

Meet David Ford, MD | Vail Health's New General and Robotic Surgeon

David Ford, MD, is Vail Health's newest general and robotic surgeon. Dr. Ford joins Vail Health's Surgical Associates . . .

The Community Outreach Program and Medicaid Enrollment at Vail Health

Cinthia Chavez and Madeline Calel, both of Vail Health's Community Outreach Program, detail for our community what the . . .

Join the Vail Valley Mountain Bike Club

The Vail Valley Mountain Bike Club is a great way to get out on your bike, meet new biking friends, listen and learn . . .

Join the Vail Valley Running Club

This year, it's the 10th anniversary of the Vail Valley Running Club. Philip Galloway and Sarah Knerl of Howard Head . . .

COVID-19 Update | July 2022

With COVID-19 case numbers rising once again in Eagle County, nationally, and internationally, Shannatay Bergeron from . . .

What is Integrative Health?

Integrative Health at Colorado Mountain Medical aims to bridge the gaps between mental health and physical wellness, . . .

All Insurance Types Accepted for Behavioral Health Appointments

Whether you have Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance through your employer, or no insurance at all, there are . . .

Adding More Providers to Colorado Mountain Medical

Vail Health and Colorado Mountain Medical are committed to continuously improving the health and wellness of our . . .

Meet David Kaplan | New President at Colorado Mountain Medical

David Kaplan joins the Vail Health family as President of Colorado Mountain Medical. In this video, meet David and . . .

How to Support our LGBT+ children

Madison Partridge, Executive Director of Mountain Pride, and Megan Vogt, Licensed Professional Counselor in the Vail . . .

How to be an Ally to the LGBT Community

Madison Partridge, Executive Director of Mountain Pride, and Megan Vogt, Licensed Professional Counselor in the Vail . . .

LGBT+ 101: What you need to know

Madison Partridge, Executive Director of Mountain Pride, and Megan Vogt, Licensed Professional Counselor in the Vail . . .

Pride in the Park | June 18th, 2022

June is Pride month, and the Vail Valley has its own celebration for the LGBT+ community here in the mountains called . . .

Superando obstáculos hacia una vida físicamente activa

En este video Kyler y Pricilla hablan sobre la importancia de la actividad física y las formas en que usted puede . . .

Exámenes preventivos de salud para la diabetes y las razones por qué son importantes

En este video, Kyler y Pricilla dan una breve explicación de qué es la diabetes, los diferentes tipos, los riesgos . . .

The State of Behavioral Health in Eagle County | May 2022

Chris Lindley and Casey Wolfington of Vail Health and Eagle Valley Behavioral Health provide a community update on the . . .

The Bighorn Gravel Race: What is it? How do I sign up?

In this special "field trip" episode of Elevating Health, Chris Lindley heads to Eagle to speak with Mike Brumbaugh of . . .

NYT Article Details the CRISIS of lack of Youth Behavioral Health beds

Nationally, there is a crisis in a lack of behavioral health beds available for our youth population. Many end up . . .

How Thyroid Disorders Can Impact Your Health

Shannatay Bergeron sits down with Rebecca Adochio, board-certified endocrinologist at Colorado Mountain Medical, to . . .

The U.S. Snowboard Team's Physical Therapists Working with You

Senna Leith is a member of the US Snowboard Team. Racing in snowboard cross, Senna travels around the world, alongside . . .

How to prevent Osteoporosis

Shannatay Bergeron sits down with Rebecca Adochio, board-certified endocrinologist at Colorado Mountain Medical, to . . .

Q&A with Senna Leith | U.S. Snowboard Team

Senna Leith is a member of the US Snowboard Team. Specializing in snowboard cross, Senna travels around the world, . . .

What is Osteoporosis?

Shannatay Bergeron sits down with Rebecca Adochio, board-certified endocrinologist at Colorado Mountain Medical, to . . .

Aging Well Expo | Friday, May 6, 2022, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Aging Well Expo is an upcoming event focused on helping you age gracefully in our mountain community. The Aging . . .

Meet Anna Giguere, PT for the U.S. Nordic Ski Team

Anna Giguere is a physical therapist at Howard Head Sports Medicine, and for the United States Nordic Ski Team. Anna . . .

Caring for the Best Athletes in the World, and You!

Anna Giguere is a physical therapist at Howard Head Sports Medicine, and for the United States Nordic Ski Team. Anna . . .

Is Climate Change Making You Anxious?

Do you find yourself casually remarking on the declining snowfall each year, wishing for more powder days like we used . . .

What is Diabetes?

What is diabetes? What are the types of diabetes? Shannatay Bergeron of Colorado Mountain Medical sits down with Vail . . .

Olivia's Fund: Not Just for Kids

Olivia's Fund can help anyone who lives and works in Eagle County, and demonstrates a financial need, to get . . .

What is Sports Psychology?

Dr. Harlan Austin is a Sports Psychologist at Howard Head Sports Medicine and Vail Health. Sports Psychology can be an . . .

Endocrinology, Explained

What is Endocrinology? Shannatay Bergeron of Colorado Mountain Medical sits down with Vail Health's board certified . . .

The SOZO® Digital Health Platform's additional benefits, explained

The SOZO® Digital Health Platform primarily is used for the detection of lymphedema in cancer patients, but it has the . . .

How to Compost in the Vail Valley, Explained

Paul Abling of Walking Mountains Science Center, and Miki Salamon of Vail Health, discuss easy ways for you, depending . . .

The Climate Action Collaborative, Explained

Paul Abling of Walking Mountains Science Center, and Tim Ivancich of Vail Health, discuss what the Climate Action . . .

How Vail Health is Fighting Climate Change, Explained

Paul Abling of Walking Mountains Science Center, and Miki Salamon of Vail Health, discuss how Vail Health, as part of . . .

Introducing the SOZO® Digital Health Platform at Vail Health

Cancer treatments can sometimes have rare, unintended consequences, including lymphedema (swelling due to build up of . . .

School Based Services at Your Hope Center

Carrie Benway and Teresa Haynes of Your Hope Center brief the Eagle River Valley community on Your Hope Center's . . .

Community Stabilization Program at Your Hope Center

Carrie Benway and Teresa Haynes of Your Hope Center brief the Eagle River Valley community on their new service, the . . .

Coping with "Olympic Depression"

Chris Corning, Olympian and professional snowboarder, sits down with Shannatay Bergeron of Colorado Mountain Medical . . .

Howard Head Sports Medicine on-site at the Winter Olympics

Chris Corning, Olympian and professional snowboarder, sits down with Matt Mymern of Howard Head Sports Medicine (HHSM) . . .

Mobile Crisis Co-Response at Your Hope Center

Carrie Benway and Teresa Haynes of Your Hope Center brief the Eagle River Valley community on Your Hope Center's . . .

Treat Your Mental Health Like a Muscle

Dr. Casey Wolfington and Dr. Harlan Austin discuss the importance of treating your mental health the same way you . . .

The New Edwards Community Health Campus, Explained

The new/upcoming Edwards Community Health Campus will bring more behavioral health services to Eagle County. Get the . . .

Alleviating Anxiety and Cultivating Empathy as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease

As COVID-19 mask mandates end, and life starts to feel a little more "normal," it's natural for many, especially those . . .

COVID-19 Future Uncertainty and Becoming Endemic

Though we expect more variants of COVID-19 in the future, and we're not fully out of the pandemic yet, with Eagle . . .

How to Tackle Burnout After the Latest COVID Wave

For two years, frontline workers in particular have faced acute burnout and exhaustion after each successive COVID-19 . . .

Meet Clare Foss, MD

Dr. Clare Foss is a board certified dermatologist at Colorado Mountain Medical. She was born in Michigan but spent . . .

Meet Paige Monnet, MD

Dr. Monnet was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a new resident of the Vail Valley. She's a new OBGYN at . . .

Winter Skin Care Tips from Clare Foss, MD

There's many misconceptions around using sunscreen and skincare products during the winter ski season. Dr. Clare Foss, . . .

Paige Monnet, MD, Interests and Specialties in OB/GYN

Dr. Monnet was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a new resident of the Vail Valley. She's a new OBGYN at . . .

Walking Mountains Science Center and Shaw Cancer Center Collaboration

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Together, Walking Mountains Science Center, . . .

What is Radon and Why it's Harmful to Your Family's Health

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Diego Betts, the Energy Programs Coordinator at . . .

An End to Mask Mandates in Eagle County | COVID Update 1/24/22

Chris Lindley from Vail Health and Shannatay Bergeron from Colorado Mountain Medical provide an update on the latest . . .

Physical Health is No. 1 to Fight COVID

With an intense focus on vaccines, boosters, and variants, it can sometimes be easy to forget about our physical . . .

The Continued Behavioral Health Impact of Omicron

With a new COVID-19 variant and uncertainty rising, it can feel difficult to navigate an increasingly frightening . . .

Maintaining Empathy During Uncertain Times

Collectively, we're all tired of the pandemic. With the latest surge comes frayed nerves and causes tempers to flare, . . .

Protecting Your Under 5-Year-Old Child from Omicron

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is infecting and hospitalizing more children under 5 years of age––the demographic . . .

COVID Booster Shots for 12- to 15-Year-Olds

he FDA has now approved the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine booster for 12-15 year olds. With omicron blazing through our . . .

Alcoholism and Apres: How to Avoid Abusing Alcohol During the Ski Season

Kirsten Conner and Harlan Austin discuss the culture of apres in the Vail valley, and how it can lead to an excess of . . .

COVID-19 Update | Dec. 6, 2021

Chris Lindley and Shannatay Bergeron provide updates on the status of the Vail Health hospital, the threat of the . . .

How the Flu Vaccine Saved Eagle County

Casey Wolfington and Shannatay Bergeron break down how high vaccination rates of the flu vaccine last fall helped our . . .

Mental Health and Omicron

Casey Wolfington and Chris Lindley discuss the mental health implications of the Omicron variant.

Omicron FAQs

Chris Lindley and Shannatay Bergeron break down the latest information on the Omicron variant, and what you should do . . .

Should I Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot?

Chris Lindley and Shannatay Bergeron discuss when and where you should get your COIVD-19 booster shot in Eagle County . . .